| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $246.39 | 6.850% | $263.2677 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.39 | 4.179% | $50.4122 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.76 | 12.328% | $154.7431 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.56 | 9.721% | $164.0987 | $164.10 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.85 | 5.798% | $219.9011 | $219.90 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.50 | 3.106% | $77.845 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.39 | 10.149% | $43.3877 | $43.39 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.84 | $973.6555 | $973.66 | $973.65 | $973.60 | |